to sign 'because', bring the fingers of the hand together into a fist, with the index finger still extended. bring the hand up to the forehead, with the hand parallel to the head. with the edge of the finger lined up with the eyebrow of the non-dominant side, bring the hand across the forehead. curl the index finger as you bring the hand across, so the sign ends with the index finger in the x hand shape. end the sign by the eyebrow on the dominant side.
Sign 'I LEARN ASL', then use the sweeping motion across your forehead for 'BECAUSE', finishing with the 'X' handshape, followed by 'BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE'.
Sign 'I STAY HOME', then perform the 'BECAUSE' sign by dragging your index finger across your forehead and curling it, ending with the sign for 'SICK'.
After asking 'WHY TIRED?', answer by starting with your index finger at your non-dominant eyebrow, sweeping across to curl into an 'X' shape for 'BECAUSE', then sign 'WORK LATE'.
Sign 'I LEARN ASL', then use the sweeping motion across your forehead for 'BECAUSE', finishing with the 'X' handshape, followed by 'BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE'.
Sign 'I STAY HOME', then perform the 'BECAUSE' sign by dragging your index finger across your forehead and curling it, ending with the sign for 'SICK'.
After asking 'WHY TIRED?', answer by starting with your index finger at your non-dominant eyebrow, sweeping across to curl into an 'X' shape for 'BECAUSE', then sign 'WORK LATE'.
Yes, you should always use your dominant hand. Start the sign on the non-dominant side of your forehead and sweep across to end on your dominant side.
You don't need to press your finger firmly against your skin. Keeping your hand parallel to your head and lightly brushing or hovering just above the eyebrow line is perfect.
No, 'because' is used specifically to give a reason or answer a question. If you want to ask 'why', there is a different sign for that, which involves pulling your hand away from your forehead into a 'Y' handshape.
